Meter Electrician C-A

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa, OK, seeks a Meter Electrician to install, test, program, and maintain self-contained meters up to 240 volts on site and at customer premises.

The role requires an Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology or equivalent experience, hands-on testing and maintenance skills, and a valid driver's license. You may work overtime, weekends, and extended shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education, training and experience (4 yrs) in electrical systems.
• Hands-on testing, troubleshooting and working with electrical equipment demonstrated.
• Must have and maintain a State Driver License.

Responsibilities

• Read meters as required for field order and cycle billing.
• Install, remove, change disconnect, and reconnect meters.
• Test single phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meters for operation and accuracy.
• Program meters and support energy-related orders including disconnect/reconnect for non-payment.
• Investigate irregular usage and energy diversion.
• Repair meters, sockets, and enclosures; manage meter equipment inventory.

Skills

Metering

Electrical testing

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Job description

Job Posting End Date

09-11-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date

Job Summary

Install and maintain self-contained electric meters energized up to 240 volts in the shop and on customer premises.

Job Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Read meters as required for field order and on schedule for cycle billing
• Install, remove, change disconnect, and reconnect meters
• Test single phase, network, and polyphase self-contained meter for proper operation and accuracy
• Program meters
• Perform Credit and Collections related order including disconnect and reconnect for non-payment
• Investigate irregular usage
• Investigate energy diversion
• Repair meters, meter sockets, and meter enclosures
• Order, receive, ship, store, and inventory meter and associated equipment
• Investigate self-contained service power quality problems, install event recorders, neutral testers, and produce reports
• Perform work from ladders and elevated platforms

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Associate degree in electrical/electronic technology, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant work experience of four years. Qualified backgrounds include substation, metering, instrumentation, controls, power systems, or electrical maintenance, with demonstrated hands-on experience in testing, troubleshooting, and working with electrical equipment. Examples include roles such as Meter Specialist, Meter Technician, Field Network Technician, or substation field personnel, as well as comparable military or industrial technical training.

Required License(s)/Certification(s) are listed below: State Driver License. Must possess and maintain a medical certification card, if determined to be required by law.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must live within 35 mile radius/40 roadway miles of service location

Within 24 months of employment, successfully complete the Company's training and qualification program for this position including: classroom instruction; written examination; job mentoring; and job performance demonstrations. Work overtime as needed including extended daily shifts and weekends. Work late shifts as needed. Work independently under semi-direct supervision in a safe-efficient, and productive manner Proficiently use computers and applications related to this position. Effectively communicate with other employees, customer, and the general public in a courteous and appropriate manner.

Promote a positive image of the Company to customer and the general public. Comply with all aspects of the AEP Corporate Code of Conduct. Report hazards and abnormal conditions. Attend and participate in training as assigned and assist in the training of other employees. There are additional expectations for the job and could include specific work experience, license / certifications, preemployment testing, expectations about travel, shift work, etc.

Principal Line of Progression: From: Direct employment To: Meter Electrician B

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

U070-R32

Compensation Range:

$34.69 - $56.36

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: M - Medium Work: Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Light Work.

It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.